Question

Name two anit-oxidants which are usually added to fat and oil containing foods to prevent rancidity.

Answer 1

Natural antioxidants which are usually added to fat and oil containing foods to prevent rancidity are

1. Vitamin E

2. Vitamin C

Synthetic antioxidants which are usually added to fat and oil containing foods to prevent rancidity are

1. Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)

2. Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)